"Congressman Radel's top priority right now is to complete his rehabilitation and then return to work as soon as possible," spokesman Dave Natonski wrote in an email to the Associated Press, echoing what he said last night.

Scott was in Lee County for the groundbreaking of the Hertz headquarters and said he thought Radel should step down. "My thoughts and prayers are with Radel and his family," Scott said, the AP reported.

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